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	Ruan's Impact on Steel Transportation and Logistics

Ruan's Impact on Steel Transportation and Logistics

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS) Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries	Metals Transportation
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Fleet Management Predictive Maintenance Supply Chain Visibility
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Steel companies face significant challenges in logistics, including high transportation costs, complex regulatory requirements, and driver shortages. These issues complicate the supply chain and impact the bottom line. Companies like Marmon/Keystone have noted the increasing complexity of logistics and the difficulty in maintaining a reliable driver pool. Additionally, the need for just-in-time delivery and efficient supply chain management has become critical for steel companies to remain competitive. Read More
About Customer	Ruan is a leading transportation and logistics company with extensive expertise in various markets, including retail, grocery, chemicals, industrial gases, and metals. The company has a long history in the flatbed steel business, partnering with major steel companies like O'Neal Steel, Marmon/Keystone, A.M. Castle and Co., Central Steel & Wire, Steel and Pipe Supply, and Phoenix Metals. Ruan offers a range of services, including Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) solutions, logistics optimization, and advanced tracking software. The company is known for its commitment to service, technology, safety, and sustainability, making it a preferred partner for many steel companies. Read More
Solution	Ruan offers a Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) solution that transitions companies from in-house fleets to outsourced logistics, retaining about 80% of the existing driver force. This approach increases driver productivity and reduces inefficiencies. Ruan owns the trucks, taking on all capital expenditures, insurance costs, and maintenance responsibilities, which significantly reduces the steel company's liability and increases cash flow. For companies not opting for DCC, Ruan provides logistics expertise to streamline supply chains, optimize routes, and improve overall operations using powerful software solutions. The company also employs tracking software that offers real-time visibility into load locations, crucial for just-in-time delivery requirements. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Applicable Industries

Metals

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Predictive Maintenance

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Steel companies face significant challenges in logistics, including high transportation costs, complex regulatory requirements, and driver shortages. These issues complicate the supply chain and impact the bottom line. Companies like Marmon/Keystone have noted the increasing complexity of logistics and the difficulty in maintaining a reliable driver pool. Additionally, the need for just-in-time delivery and efficient supply chain management has become critical for steel companies to remain competitive.

About Customer

Ruan is a leading transportation and logistics company with extensive expertise in various markets, including retail, grocery, chemicals, industrial gases, and metals. The company has a long history in the flatbed steel business, partnering with major steel companies like O'Neal Steel, Marmon/Keystone, A.M. Castle and Co., Central Steel & Wire, Steel and Pipe Supply, and Phoenix Metals. Ruan offers a range of services, including Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) solutions, logistics optimization, and advanced tracking software. The company is known for its commitment to service, technology, safety, and sustainability, making it a preferred partner for many steel companies.

Solution

Ruan offers a Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) solution that transitions companies from in-house fleets to outsourced logistics, retaining about 80% of the existing driver force. This approach increases driver productivity and reduces inefficiencies. Ruan owns the trucks, taking on all capital expenditures, insurance costs, and maintenance responsibilities, which significantly reduces the steel company's liability and increases cash flow. For companies not opting for DCC, Ruan provides logistics expertise to streamline supply chains, optimize routes, and improve overall operations using powerful software solutions. The company also employs tracking software that offers real-time visibility into load locations, crucial for just-in-time delivery requirements.

Impact #1	Ruan's DCC solution retains about 80% of a company's driver force, increasing driver productivity.
Impact #2	The company takes on all capital expenditures, insurance costs, and maintenance responsibilities, reducing the steel company's liability.
Impact #3	Ruan's logistics expertise helps streamline supply chains and optimize routes, improving overall operations.

Impact #1

Ruan's DCC solution retains about 80% of a company's driver force, increasing driver productivity.

Impact #2

The company takes on all capital expenditures, insurance costs, and maintenance responsibilities, reducing the steel company's liability.

Impact #3

Ruan's logistics expertise helps streamline supply chains and optimize routes, improving overall operations.

Benefit #1	Ruan typically retains about 80% of a company's driver force.
Benefit #2	Ruan's DCC solution significantly reduces a steel company's liability and increases cash flow.

Benefit #1

Ruan typically retains about 80% of a company's driver force.

Benefit #2

Ruan's DCC solution significantly reduces a steel company's liability and increases cash flow.

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Ruan's Impact on Steel Transportation and Logistics

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